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What happens if you don t treat scabies
A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lori Semelanswered
Pediatrics 37 years experience
Scabies: Sometimes the irritation after the scabies have been treated can be pretty significant, BUT two months is a long time and it is possible that he was r... Read More
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3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Ellen Altenburganswered
Pediatrics 33 years experience
Many reasons: Could be a few reasons. First, the diagnoses could be wrong & the child doesn't have scabies. Secondly, sometimes the "bumps" associated with scab... Read More
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3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Mohammad Khananswered
Pediatrics 32 years experience
See physician: if still not healed, needs to be assessed again. May be need more treatment or the diagnosis may need to be re-assessed
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Relax: Even if the person you love is crawling with scabies, that's no reason not to snuggle up and be happy together. You can both be treated at the same ti... Read More
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3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Jacksonanswered
Dermatology 45 years experience
Several : There are many treatments. See your dermatologist for treatment and evaluation.
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5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Scabies requires: Effort to get rid of. All household members need treatment. Ivermectin is an effective med. Meds prescribed by your health care provider are usually n... Read More
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4.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A 62-year-old female asked:
Dr. Christine Homanswered
Pediatrics 32 years experience
Skin mites: Skin mites (Sarcoptes scabiei) burrow under the skin and cause an inflammatory reaction. Treatment is by prescription and should be done promptly; it... Read More
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2.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Morris Westfriedanswered
Dermatology 48 years experience
See doctor: Scabies can be diagnosed under microscope. It requires prescription to treat. If you have been exposed and have severe itching at night especially at ... Read More
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5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 56-year-old male asked:
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Hydrogen peroxide is not effective against scabies. In the US, no over-the-counter treatments are recommended or approved. See a doctor to confirm the... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Fisheranswered
Dermatology 34 years experience
Safety of scabies RX: The medication usually used for scabies is elimite(permethrin topical). According to epocrates which is a drug based app, the common reactions are bu... Read More
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6.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Itching: After being treated you may still itch for 2 to 4 more weeks until the allergic reaction has completely resolved.
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4.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Change & shower well: Since scabies mites have to get from one infected person onto another person, and then burrow into the new person's skin, changing and showering can h... Read More
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6.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Steam clean: For such exposure I like to use a steam wand followed by a quick wipe down. The steam will kill most bugs on contact and you can be thorough, getting ... Read More
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1.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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